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GOVT 2220 - Urban/Metro Politics
4 Semester Hours
The nature of urban, suburban,; metropolitan governance is examined Questions of urban policy, the future of cities,; quality of urban/ metropolitan management are explored Policy questions such as community; economic development, housing, growth management; planning, etc, are analyzed
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GOVT 2300 - Politics of American South
4 Semester Hours
This course examines the governmental, electoral, historical, economic, social,; cultural variables in the American South as well as the vast changes that have occurred in southern politics in the past century Course readings, lectures,; discussions will focus on governing institutions, individual politicians,; party structures in what is perhaps the nation’s most politically unique region
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GOVT 2350 - Politics of Identity
4 Semester Hours
This course investigates the role of gender, race, ethnicity, religion,; sexual orientation in American politics; public policy Students will examine how Americans think about others; themselves as members of different groups; what consequences it has for how we treat one another The historical; psychological origins of this power dynamic are also explored
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GOVT 2400 - International Relations
4 Semester Hours
Consideration of issues, strategies,; theories of international politics, including the concepts of national interest, national defense, imperialism, balance of power, economics,; international cooperation; law
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GOVT 2500 - The U. S. Congress
4 Semester Hours
This course examines the roles; functions of Congress in American governance Recruitment is analyzed, as are formal; informal structures; processes, interbranch relations,; legislative reform
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GOVT 2520 - The U.S. Presidency
4 Semester Hours
This course analyzes the institutional nature, roles,; functions of the American presidency Questions of selection, the nature of leadership; executive power, formal; informal duties of office, evolution of the presidency,; performance evalutation are also explored
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GOVT 2550 - The U.S. Judiciary
4 Semester Hours
The nature; functioning of the judicial branch of American government is examined This course analyzes judicial recruitment; selection, decision making, court organization,; management in courts from the US Supreme Court to the municipal magistrate
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GOVT 2600 - Peace, Conflict, & Resolution
4 Semester Hours
This course will focus on issues of peace; international security The course will seek to stimulate a wider awareness; appreciation of the search for peaceful resolution to strife in all its forms
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GOVT 2650 - Political Theory
4 Semester Hours
An inquiry into the basic principles of social; political organization, with special emphasis on concepts of government, justice, punishment, family, property, work,; peace
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GOVT 2700 - Undergraduate Research
4 Semester Hours
Conservatism: An introduction to the nature, foundations,; arguments of modern conservative thought According to the Gallup Polling association, the plurality of Americans identify as conservatives (37%), with 35% moderates; only 24% liberal However, while socialism; liberalism have received lots of political theory; philosophical attention, conservatism has received very little Variants of conservatism can be traced back hundreds (and even thousands) of years In this course, we will focus on the origins of modern conservatism in Hume, Locke,; Burke; then move up to contemporary issues Burke, writing about the dangers of the French Revolution, argued that overturning institutions with centuries of demonstrated efficacy; replacing them with radical, utopian,; untested systems is likely to end in disaster We will examine the intellectual arguments for conservatism, the different types of conservatism,; the top issues involving conservative arguments, including economic reforms, welfare; government aid, education policy, environmental policy, sexual; marriage ethics, healthcare distribution, gun rights; control, immigration policy, race relations,; religious practice We will also examine the empirical psychological research in the differences between conservative; liberal attitudes; worldviews
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GOVT 2750 - Special Topics
4 Semester Hours
This course addresses areas not covered in other courses. It may be repeated for credit with different topics.
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GOVT 2760 - Controversies US Politics
4 Semester Hours
How should governments respond to protest movements; police violence? Is ANTIFA a terrorist group? Do we need term limits for the US Supreme Court? Should the Electoral College be abolished? This course examines major policy; institutional controversies in American politics; society No prior coursework in GOVT is required or expected
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GOVT 2770 - Special Topics
4 Semester Hours
War is a chronic problem in both domestic; international politics Why do states; communities,; the individuals within them, fight wars? What are the best ways to end wars, once they’ve started? If we can understand the causes of war, can we prevent future conflict? Throughout the semester, we’ll be reflecting on these questions, through a political science lens
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GOVT 2790 - America’s Two Party System
4 Semester Hours
This seminar will approach political parties through the vantage points of the voters who comprise their ranks, party leaders, elected officials who bear a party’s label,; interest groups; organizations affiliated with the parties We will use the 2020 presidential nomination process that will be occurring concurrently with the seminar to track party; partisan behavior in real-time, attempting to discover why our two-party system is here to stay
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GOVT 2800 - Directed Study
4 Semester Hours
Course is offered when a student needs a special subject covered to meet a professional requirement or wants to work with an instructor to look more deeply into a particular aspect of a discipline. Instructor consent required.
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GOVT 2850 - Internship
4 Semester Hours
An internship in which a student works under the supervision of the department.
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GOVT 2900 - American Political Thought
4 Semester Hours
This seminar-style course examines the individuals; concepts that have helped shape the philosophical; political evolution of the United States Students will explore the philosophical ideas, doctrines,; theories that have permeated American political life beginning from the formation of the US Constitution through the development of 20th century liberalism; conservatism
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GOVT 3000 - Campaigns and Elections
4 Semester Hours
This course focuses on the fundamentals of electoral strategy; campaign management; is commonly offered during the fall semester of gubernatorial;/or presidential election years Combining the traditional academic study of American elections with an applied approach, students are required to engage directly with a political campaign, party organization, or interest group that is working to affect the outcome of the electoral process as a major component of their semester grades
Prerequisites: GOVT 1000
Prerequisite/Corequisite: GOVT 1000
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GOVT 3250 - Politics American Film & Popular Culture
4 Semester Hours
Popular culture is an influential disseminator of political messages; ideological themes in American society Films; other forms of pop culture such as sports, music,; television can provide significant insights into the salient; latent political attitudes, beliefs,; values throughout various eras of American political history This course will examine a variety of films; other forms of popular culture with political themes, requiring students to analyze; assess the messages contained within
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GOVT 3300 - African Government & Politics
4 Semester Hours
Examination of politics; government in Africa by means of country studies; comparisons Sections of the course are devoted to the examination of issues of development; underdevelopment
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GOVT 3350 - European Government & Politics
4 Semester Hours
Examination of politics; government in Western Europe by means of country studies; comparisons Sections of the course will be devoted to the general topic of European integration; related concepts such as regionalism, functionalism,; integration theory
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GOVT 3400 - U.S. Foreign Policy
4 Semester Hours
Diplomatic, military,; economic aspects of foreign policy considered within the context of current issues
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GOVT 3500 - American Public Policy
4 Semester Hours
Analysis of civil liberties, civil rights,; fiscal, regulatory, social, defense,; foreign policies
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GOVT 3610 - International Organization/Model UN
4 Semester Hours
Examination of recent trends in the globalization; regionalization of political, social,; economic issues A substantial part of the course will focus on the United Nations system Through research; role-play (including participation in Model UN situations) the course will examine several different areas of the UN’s work
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GOVT 3612 - Model United Nations
4 Semester Hours
Through research; role-play (including participation in model UN situations), the course will examine several different areas of the UN’s work
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GOVT 3650 - Constitutional Law
4 Semester Hours
An analysis, including historical background; philosophical evolution, of Supreme Court interpretations of constitutional provisions relating to the structure of the federal government; relationships between the different branches; with the states
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GOVT 3700 - Undergraduate Research
4 Semester Hours
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GOVT 3710 - Civil Liberties & Civil Rights
4 Semester Hours
This course examines the individual constitutional rights provided by the Bill of Rights,; by the 14th Amendment of the US Constitution Topics of study include: guaranteed freedoms of speech, expression, association,; religion; the right to privacy, the right to bear arms,; the rights of the criminally accused;; the equal protection clause which prohibits race-based, gender-based,; other forms of discrimination
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GOVT 3750 - Special Topics
4 Semester Hours
This course addresses areas not covered in other courses. It may be repeated for credit with different topics.
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GOVT 3800 - Directed Study
4 Semester Hours
Course is offered when a student needs a special subject covered to meet a professional requirement or wants to work with an instructor to look more deeply into a particular aspect of a discipline. Instructor consent required.
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GOVT 3801 - Directed Study
1 Semester Hours
Course is offered when a student needs a special subject covered to meet a professional requirement or wants to work with an instructor to look more deeply into a particular aspect of a discipline. Instructor consent required.
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GOVT 3802 - Directed Study
2 Semester Hours
Course is offered when a student needs a special subject covered to meet a professional requirement or wants to work with an instructor to look more deeply into a particular aspect of a discipline. Instructor consent required.
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GOVT 3803 - Directed Study
3 Semester Hours
Course is offered when a student needs a special subject covered to meet a professional requirement or wants to work with an instructor to look more deeply into a particular aspect of a discipline. Instructor consent required.
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GOVT 3850 - Internship
4 Semester Hours
An internship in which a student works under the supervision of the department.
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GOVT 3853 - Internship
3 Semester Hours
An internship in which a student works under the supervision of the department.
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GOVT 4000 - Applied Research in Politics
4 Semester Hours
This course examines the fundamental issues involved in conceiving; executing research projects in Political Science, the development of research questions; hypotheses,; the evaluation of empirical evidence Students explore the many variations of research, writing,; analysis that are typical in professions associated with the practice of politics Major themes include public opinion research such as polling; focus groups, statistical data analysis, legislative research, participant observation, interviewing, archival research,; case study development Offered every year in the fall semester Prerequisite: junior or senior standing
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GOVT 4400 - Developing Nations
4 Semester Hours
Comparative theory applied to developing nations
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GOVT 4700 - Undergraduate Research
4 Semester Hours
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GOVT 4750 - Special Topics
4 Semester Hours
This course addresses areas not covered in other courses. It may be repeated for credit with different topics.
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GOVT 4800 - Directed Study
4 Semester Hours
Course is offered when a student needs a special subject covered to meet a professional requirement or wants to work with an instructor to look more deeply into a particular aspect of a discipline. Instructor consent required.
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GOVT 4850 - Internship
4 Semester Hours
An internship in which a student works under the supervision of the department.
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GOVT 4900 - Senior Seminar
4 Semester Hours
Survey of historical development of the discipline, examination of contemporary issues in major sub-fields of the discipline,; examination of some examples of current uses of political science knowledge
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GRCV HI - Honors in Greek & Roman Civilization
4 Semester Hours
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GRCV HII - Honors in Greek & Roman Civilization
4 Semester Hours
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GRCV 2000 - Classical Mythology
4 Semester Hours
Western art; literature have their roots in Greek; Roman stories about gods; titans, awe-inspiring deeds; magical transformations Today we refer to these stories as “myths” In this course, we will examine the Greco-Roman gods; goddesses, the heroes; heroines, villains; monsters, as well as major mythic cycles such as the Trojan War cycle We will consider how myth shapes the works of Classical poets, artists, dramatists,; how those works, in turn, influenced the later Western; Renaissance traditions Offered occasionally
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GRCV 2010 - Ancient & Medieval Europe
4 Semester Hours
This course will examine the early history of Europe from Ancient Greece; Rome to the end of the Middle Ages with methodological focus on reading, analyzing,; interpreting ancient sources in translation
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GRCV 2020 - Greek Civilization
4 Semester Hours
This introductory course begins its study of classical Greek civilization with the astonishing cultures of Bronze Age Greece; continues with an examination of the defining moments of classical Greek; Hellenistic civilization We examine major historical periods, authors, genres,; artistic works to understand their impact on Greek civilization; their continuing legacy in the modern world Offered in rotation
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GRCV 2030 - Roman Civilization
4 Semester Hours
This introductory course traces the 1,000 year rise of Rome from a cultural backwater to the undisputed master of the Mediterranean world We examine major historical periods, authors, genres,; artistic works to understand their impact on Roman civilization; their continuing legacy in the modern world Offered in rotation
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GRCV 2040 - Ancient Roots of Mod Medicine
4 Semester Hours
This course will introduce students to the ancient Latin roots of modern medical terms as well as the science; profession of ancient medicine
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GRCV 2050 - Politics in the Ancient WorldýPolitics in the Ancient World
4 Semester Hours
This course will introduce students to the theory; practice of politics in the ancient world Focus will fall on the Anthenian Democracy, the Roman Republic,; the early Roman Empire Crosslisted with PLSC 2100
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GRCV 2060 - Sex and Gender in the Ancient World
4 Semester Hours
This course will examine the fluid categories of gender; sexuality as they evolved in the ancient civilizations of Greece; Rome We will consider constructions of masculinity; femininity as well as sexual morals through the lens of some of the most famous works of world literature While the focus will remain on the ancient world, attention will also be paid to the influence of these social constructions on modern notions of gender; sexuality
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GRCV 2070 - Ancient Drama
4 Semester Hours
This course surveys the orgin; development of drama (both tragedy; comedy) in ancient Greece; Rome with a view of understanding its influence on modern theatre; film Students will read selections of Aeschylus, Sophocles, Euripides, Aristophanes, Palutus,; Seneca
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GRCV 2110 - Study Abroad Greece
4 Semester Hours
A study abroad course course in Greece based on literary, historical; material evidence All readings are in English These courses will have on-campus sessions in addition to field study Counts toward major; minor requirements as a Classical Civilization course Offered in rotation
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GRCV 2120 - Study Abroad Italy
4 Semester Hours
A study abroad course course in Italy based on literary, historical; material evidence All readings are in English These courses will have on-campus sessions in addition to field study Counts toward major; minor requirements as a Classical Civilization course Offered in rotation
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GRCV 2200 - History of Philosophy I
4 Semester Hours
A survey of Western philosophy from the ancient through the medieval period Crosslisted with PHIL 3010
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GRCV 2210 - Survey Ancient and Medieval Art
4 Semester Hours
This course will focus on the changing vision of the world; human experience in ancient Greek; Roman art; the forms; techniques that artists created to represent that vision We examine such shifts in perspective as Classical to Hellenistic, small city-state societies to cosmopolitan civilizations,; idealism to realism Offered occasionally Crosslisted with ARTH 1000
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GRCV 2220 - The Bible History and Content
4 Semester Hours
This course explores the beginning of Ancient Isrealite literature, the Old Testament/Hebrew (Jewish) Bible, its developments,; the fascinating ways “The Bible”/Old Testament gets used today Crosslisted with RLST 2210
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GRCV 2230 - Introduction to New Testament
4 Semester Hours
This course is an exploration of the history of Jesus; the earliest Christians; their writings, with a look at some of the ways they are presented in the modern world What do historians know about Jesus? What is really in the New Testament Crosslisted with RLST 2220
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GRCV 2240 - Archaeology of Egypt- Arch Sel Cultures
4 Semester Hours
Explores the archaeological record of ancient Egypt Emphasis is on reconstructing ancient lifeways; understanding the processes that create the archaeological record Crosslist with SOAN 3110 (Archaeology of Eygpt)
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GRCV 2700 - Undergraduate Research
4 Semester Hours
Greek or Roman undergraduate research
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GRCV 2701 - Undergraduate Research
1 Semester Hours
Greek or Roman undergraduate research
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GRCV 2702 - Undergraduate Research
2 Semester Hours
Greek or Roman undergraduate research
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GRCV 2703 - Undergraduate Research
3 Semester Hours
Greek or Roman undergraduate research
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GRCV 2750 - Special Topics
4 Semester Hours
This course addresses areas not covered in other courses. It may be repeated for credit with different topics.
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GRCV 2751 - Special Topics
1 Semester Hours
This course addresses areas not covered in other courses. It may be repeated for credit with different topics.
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GRCV 2752 - Special Topics
2 Semester Hours
This course addresses areas not covered in other courses. It may be repeated for credit with different topics.
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GRCV 2753 - Special Topics
3 Semester Hours
This course addresses areas not covered in other courses. It may be repeated for credit with different topics.
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GRCV 2800 - Directed Study
4 Semester Hours
Course is offered when a student needs a special subject covered to meet a professional requirement or wants to work with an instructor to look more deeply into a particular aspect of a discipline. Instructor consent required.
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GRCV 2801 - Directed Study
1 Semester Hours
Course is offered when a student needs a special subject covered to meet a professional requirement or wants to work with an instructor to look more deeply into a particular aspect of a discipline. Instructor consent required.
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GRCV 2802 - Directed Study
2 Semester Hours
Course is offered when a student needs a special subject covered to meet a professional requirement or wants to work with an instructor to look more deeply into a particular aspect of a discipline. Instructor consent required.
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GRCV 2803 - Directed Study
3 Semester Hours
Course is offered when a student needs a special subject covered to meet a professional requirement or wants to work with an instructor to look more deeply into a particular aspect of a discipline. Instructor consent required.
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GRCV 2850 - Internship
4 Semester Hours
An internship in which a student works under the supervision of the department.
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GRCV 2851 - Internship
1 Semester Hours
An internship in which a student works under the supervision of the department.
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GRCV 2852 - Internship
2 Semester Hours
An internship in which a student works under the supervision of the department.
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GRCV 2853 - Internship
3 Semester Hours
An internship in which a student works under the supervision of the department.
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GRCV 3700 - Undergraduate Research
4 Semester Hours
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GRCV 3701 - Undergraduate Research
1 Semester Hours
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GRCV 3702 - Undergraduate Research
2 Semester Hours
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GRCV 3703 - Undergraduate Research
3 Semester Hours
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GRCV 3750 - Special Topics
4 Semester Hours
This course addresses areas not covered in other courses. It may be repeated for credit with different topics.
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GRCV 3751 - Special Topics
1 Semester Hours
This course addresses areas not covered in other courses. It may be repeated for credit with different topics.
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GRCV 3752 - Special Topics
2 Semester Hours
This course addresses areas not covered in other courses. It may be repeated for credit with different topics.
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GRCV 3753 - Special Topics
3 Semester Hours
This course addresses areas not covered in other courses. It may be repeated for credit with different topics.
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GRCV 3800 - Directed Study
4 Semester Hours
Course is offered when a student needs a special subject covered to meet a professional requirement or wants to work with an instructor to look more deeply into a particular aspect of a discipline. Instructor consent required.
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GRCV 3801 - Directed Study
1 Semester Hours
Course is offered when a student needs a special subject covered to meet a professional requirement or wants to work with an instructor to look more deeply into a particular aspect of a discipline. Instructor consent required.
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GRCV 3802 - Directed Study
2 Semester Hours
Course is offered when a student needs a special subject covered to meet a professional requirement or wants to work with an instructor to look more deeply into a particular aspect of a discipline. Instructor consent required.
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GRCV 3803 - Directed Study
3 Semester Hours
Course is offered when a student needs a special subject covered to meet a professional requirement or wants to work with an instructor to look more deeply into a particular aspect of a discipline. Instructor consent required.
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GRCV 3850 - Internship
4 Semester Hours
An internship in which a student works under the supervision of the department.
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GRCV 3851 - Internship
1 Semester Hours
An internship in which a student works under the supervision of the department.
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GRCV 3852 - Internship
2 Semester Hours
An internship in which a student works under the supervision of the department.
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GRCV 3853 - Internship
3 Semester Hours
An internship in which a student works under the supervision of the department.
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GRCV 4700 - Undergraduate Research
4 Semester Hours
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GRCV 4701 - Undergraduate Research
1 Semester Hours
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GRCV 4702 - Undergraduate Research
2 Semester Hours
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GRCV 4703 - Undergraduate Research
3 Semester Hours
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GRCV 4750 - Special Topics
4 Semester Hours
This course addresses areas not covered in other courses. It may be repeated for credit with different topics.
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GRCV 4751 - Special Topics
1 Semester Hours
This course addresses areas not covered in other courses. It may be repeated for credit with different topics.
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GRCV 4752 - Special Topics
2 Semester Hours
This course addresses areas not covered in other courses. It may be repeated for credit with different topics.
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GRCV 4753 - Special Topics
3 Semester Hours
This course addresses areas not covered in other courses. It may be repeated for credit with different topics.
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GRCV 4800 - Directed Study
4 Semester Hours
Course is offered when a student needs a special subject covered to meet a professional requirement or wants to work with an instructor to look more deeply into a particular aspect of a discipline. Instructor consent required.
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